The Board of Deputies of British Jews’ groundbreaking Commission on Antisemitism has published its report with key recommendations on how to tackle the disturbing rise in anti-Jewish discrimination in the United Kingdom. The Commission, co-chaired by the Government’s Independent Adviser on Antisemitism Lord Mann and former Secretary of State for Defence and Leader of the House of Commons Dame Penny Mordaunt DBE, focussed on civil society. Launched in 2024, it took evidence from a wide range of organisations, staff networks, students, and members of the Jewish community.

The Board continues to organise a number of activities to advocate for the release of the hostages, from large rallies and gatherings at Trafalgar Square, Hyde Park, and 10 Downing Street, to digital campaigns like our #SederSeatForAHostage campaign over Pesach, speaking tours, and joint events with survivors, hostage families, and communal partners.

Our weekly vigils at Parliament Square are now on pause during the Parliamentary Recess, however our campaigning for the 50 remaining hostages still held in captivity continues unabated.